University of Oulu

University of Oulu
Oulun yliopisto
Latin: Universitas Uloensis
TypePublic
Established1958
RectorJouko Niinimäki
Administrative staff
3,800 (2024)
Students14,200 (2024)
Location,
65°03′33″N 025°27′58″E / 65.05917°N 25.46611°E / 65.05917; 25.46611
AffiliationsEUA

UArctic

UNIC European University
Websitewww.oulu.fi

The University of Oulu (Finnish: Oulun yliopisto) is one of the largest universities in Finland, located in the city of Oulu. It was founded on July 8, 1958. The university has around 14,200 students and 3,800 staff. 21 International Master's Programmes are offered at the university. The university is often ranked as one of the best universities in Finland and in the top 400 worldwide.